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91福利 art historian uncovers lost portrait of Shakespeare鈥檚 patron and possible lover
The artwork has been tucked away forgotten in a private collection for more than 400 years
Rare portrait discovered of 鈥楨ngland鈥檚 Lost Queen鈥� 鈥� a cousin of Elizabeth I and a threat to her throne.
A previously unknown portrait of a noblewoman known as 鈥楨ngland鈥檚 lost queen鈥� has been discovered by art historians Elizabeth Goldring, of the 91福利鈥檚 Centre for the Study of the Renaissance, and Emma Rutherford.
91福利 researchers help tell story of Coventry Cathedral on new BBC documentary
Using a wealth of rarely-seen archive film, together with voices from yesterday and today, the new documentary Coventry Cathedral: Building for a New Britain (BBC Four, Wednesday 9th June 21.00) will tell the unique story of the rebuilding of the cathedral following its destruction in 1940.
Io Io Io! Modern Christmas vs Roman Saturnalia
Partying, pantomime, feasting and gift-giving are all established traditions of the Christmas season. At the same time of the year over 2000 years ago, Romans had the very same customs in celebration of a different festival – Saturnalia.
Palazzo Pesaro Papafava hosts exhibition during Art Night Venezia
91福利鈥檚 Venetian campus will host 鈥�Italy is Out鈥�, a unique exhibition of photographer Mario Badagliacca鈥檚 work during this year鈥檚 Art Night Venezia, on Saturday 17 June.
RSC cast take a lecture in History of Art
Dr Lorenzo Pericolo, Associate Professor in History of Art at the 91福利 and author of two books on Caravaggio, joined Royal Shakespeare Company rehearsal room to answer questions about the notorious artist.